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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-07-13

On the oath day of December
1886, an act vas passed by the leg
iSlature of this state, empowering
the Board Of Agriculture to locate
two experimental stations, one in
the Piedmont region and one in the
lower tier of counties. The Board
was required to give ninety days
notice that bids would be received,
md this vas done. After six months
surely every community had time
to make bid if they so desired.
At any rate this was the reasonable
conclusion Of the Board, and they
have examined the several offers
and have properly accepted the
highest, which gives one station to
Spartanburg and one to Darling
ton. Several of our exchanges
think the action unwise, inasmuch
as other counties might have offer
ed more if the matter had been de-
ferred until after the Fall meeting
of the General Assembly. IThe Act
said give the notice as "soon rs prac-
tIcable afterthe passage of this act"
We think the intention Of the legis-
iature has been carried out.
But, since the close of the session
of the Legislature, Congress has
passed the Hatch bill, which APP
propriates a large sun for expert
mental stations in the several states
This alters the situation, but can
not alter the authority given the
Board of Agriculture. 1t is thought
by many that these two stations,
cannot receive the appropriations
of the Hatch bill, but that the mon
ey is given TO the Annex of the
South Carolina College. This be-
ing the case, we Will have $4,000
and the phosphate royalty, given
yearly by the state, and another
fully equipped experimental sta
ton given by ny the general gov
eminent. This, as we think, will
he more stations than are necessa-
~. In view of these facts, let the
Board of Agriculture take the adj
vice of the New C. Courier, and "has-
ten slowly" in expanding money
'on these stations, until after the
meeting Of the legislature.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-07-13

The world is full of medlers.
There ~ men in some localities
Whe spend 81 good portion of their
dime dn regulating the affairs of
other people, even without reward,
and when their services are unap-
praGiated- Strange to say, it some
times happens that such men en-
lark in Journalism. They print
wspapers, and growl year in and
ar out al ever. 'thing and moth
'g. when sosp runs low ut home
ey go out and regulate the COM
,usihty in which they live; meas
airing each individual who happens
to arouse their growing propensitM
blythe little, low, mean, contracted
standard, which they set up. Com
munities thus afflicted, are to be
pitied.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-07-13

"a girl in Ohio was disrobing a
few days ago. Her heel was damp
and in pulling Off her stocking II
suddenly gave way, throwing her
arm against her chin, making her
bite her tongue off. This should
prove o warning to girls who chow
their tongues while disrobing.h
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-07-13
State OF South Carolina.
COUNTY OF
Court of ProbaFe

Silns S. Knight, Plaintiff,
against
Robert Knight, Thomas Knigh
min +. Landlord, Gillian
Wistar a, Knight, Woltcr 500
in his in 1ividual right and n
OF ST AZ knight, deceased,
knight, Robccca +. Thomas, q, -
Thomas, Emma Nations ne, ,itu.l,
John w. Thomas, Mary f.. l]cs,"s ""'
Thomas, Nancy a.. Thomas, g. ."iir
Thomas, William y. Thomas. Ni,Iur
Douglas, William Douglass, Frc,."'i">
DouglSss, Scott Douglass, Elfrcd il.
knight, Samuel S. knight, John w.
Knight, Walter Il. Knight, Nancy Jones,
John NJ. Holcolmbe in his own right
and ~ executor of Si.as Knight, dcccns-
cd, n Sarah knight, Sarah \. Rcy-
nolds nee Thomas, Silas Douglass.
Defendants.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-07-13

on both sides, and the race will be
very close. Most of the leading
business men of Texas are opposed
to prohibition, but it is said that full
ly two thirds of the newspapers in
the state are in favor oft and many
leading men are fighting on that
side,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-07-13

We suggest that the Grand Jury
of this county call the attention of
the Legislature to the necessity of
allowing Trial Justices to have ju-
risdiction in of petit larceny.
The ends of justice arc not subserv-
ed by forcing these trihing cases
through the expensive machinery
of the Court of Sessions.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-07-13

When we consider the fact that
the National Bank of Laurens has
been in operation only II year,
and of course has been at great en-
pcnse during the first year, two
thousand dollars surplus ard four
per cent divided isl fine showing.
No better stock a be. found than
this Bank offers.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-07-13
Piedmont Air Line.

RICHMOND & DAN VILE X. Il.
Columbia IL G%rconville division.
Condensed Schedule in effect Juno 18th,
1887.
Trains run on 18TH Meridian time,)
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-07-13
The prohibition question has Civ

The prohibition question has Civ
en- rise 10 more discussion in Tex
as tnan pny issue ever brought be-
fore the people. Those in favor Of
prohibition live principally in the
thickly populated counties IN the
northern portion oil the state, Dal-
las and Fort Worth being the pro-
hibition strongholds, while Calves
ton. San Antonio and FL Paso are
opposed to 1t. Both sides are ma
king q vigorous campaign, and vast
quantities Of printed matter for
and against the amendment
are distributed throughout the
The anti-prolibitionists publis h an
illustrated paper in Dallas ut the
cost of $4,000 per month, and 10000
copies are distributed each Issue,
II Is generally reported In Texas
that the brewers and liquor men In
st. Louis have sent large sums of
money into the state to be used du.
ring the campaign and the prohibit
ti%onistsare equally liberal i'm ex-
pending money, so that the elect
Ion will be stubbornly contested
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-07-13

Governor GORDON committed
the sentence of n murderer from
death to imprisonment tor life, and
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-07-13
Remarkable Petition

From the Nashville Penitentiary.
In the state prison at Nashville,
several months ago, 1t was announ-
ced that an effort was being made
to secure Prohibition in tho State
of Tennessee, and an Amendment
petition was offered to the convicts
for signature. BY n rising vote
they unanimously requested per-
mission to sign it, and 367 prisoners
Of whom $50 stated that drink was
the direct cause of their crimes,
signed the petition.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-07-13
Cheapest Carpets in
AUGUSTA
stock Larger and Price. Lower than Ever.

Stock Larger and Prices Lower thar Ever.
FNho largest Stock South. Moouet,
BRUSHES, Three ply and Ingram Car.
- pets, Rugs, Mats, Crumb Cloths.
window curtains, Window cornices and
roles. Canton and Cocoa m%attinQs,
Chromos, Lace CURTAINS and House fun
nishings. Write for samples.
Jas. G.. Bailie g. Sons,
ISBroad Stroot, Augusta, Georgia.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-07-13

On trains \ os so and 81,
Pullman Shoppers between.
Savannah and Hot Spring.
N. via Columbia and
Spartauburg.
Tickets ON sale at princi-I
pal statiens to all points.
ID. CARDWELL, Ass
JAS J.. Go
General Passenger
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25

ing. Baltimore; T. P. Chandler. of Philadelphia;
Frederick Baumann, of Chicago; Adolph Scher-
rer, State House Architect Indianapolis; JAS
w. Mclaughlin. architect of the Art Museum
and the Sinton Art Building. CINCINNATI;
and Durham g Root of Chicago. architects
of the Rookery Building. the Royal ms urance
Building and many other noted structures IN
Chicago and the Exchange Building in Kansas
City.
No sculptors were named, but. among
the specially invited competitors, it is expected
that some of the leading sculptors of the world
will send in designs. 1t was not possible 20 de-
fine the instructions in technical way ior
sculptors without creating confusion among
other designers and the majority of these will
be architects, while sculptors can enter the COM
petition under the Instructions to architects on
:,erfect eouality All other architects and
sculptors are invited also. The enterprise is
awakening a remarkable interest every where,
as one that will be memorable in the artistic
and architectural world.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
TAKING THEIR YEARLY LESSONS.
Third Day of the Teachers Institute-Sub-
jects Treated by the Instructors.

Superior Court room, No. 2. was insufficient to
the third days session of the Marion County
Teachers Institute yesterday. Mr. Barnhill
conducted the opening exercises, followed by in
vocation by Rev. j. Fl. Duncan, of Hall place
Church.
The first of the regular exercises was in cap
piled Psychology" by Professor Payne. lie
treated of what constitutes knowledge and the
best manner of obtaining it. Professor Sanders
gave another of the series of Outline History"
lessons, taking for his subject Historical Geog-
raphy of the Middle States" Professor Payne
reviewed his lessons school government
treating of the power of the teacher, and ex-
panding upon the indirect methods of govern
ment. Professor Sanders followed him with a
treatise the beginning and ending of
fences.
Professor Payne gave the first lesson of the
afternoon, continuing his talk of the morning
upon applied psychology He introduced the
subject of the realistic powers of the mind, and
tho power of good memory Professor Heeb
followed with lesson in penmanship, present
ing movement, giving its uses and abuses Pro-
fessnr Payne continued his lesson of the
ing on school government, talking the means
pupils and patrons Professor Sanders closed
the exercises of the Gay with a lesson history.
He urged the importance of teaching political
history 1T the public schools.
Prof. Wagner, of the Dapville Normal School
Snperint endents Yost and Bass, and a number
of the teachers of the city schools. were in at
tendance
To-day and tomorrow Superintendent Flick
will present and explain the course of study.
Township institutes and the reading circle will
be discussed. The remainder of the programme
for to-day will be continuation of the subjects
of Yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25

Death nf Uncle Billy Toombs, Servant in
the Family of Gen. Robert Toombs.


Death of Uncle Billy Toombs, Servant in
the Family of Gen. Robert Toombs.
Washington. Georgia, Special
To-day the BODY of Uncle Billy Toombs was
buried in the colored cemetery here in the pres
ence of large number of the best white citi-
zens, we'll of almost the entire colored
population Prominent among those present
and taking personal charge of the arrangements
were the members of the family of the late Gen.
Robert Toombs Uncle Billy born eighty
seven years ago, the slave of Maj Toombs,
and was eleven years of age when the Majors
son. Robert, born. Billy was assigned
duty as the boy IN waiting to the baby, and took
great interest III his development. When young
Mr. Toombs grew up and married his father
presented him with Billy, and ever after the
closest friendship existed between the two.
Billy accompanied his master to Washington,
Europe. In this way he became acquainted
changes of life. however. Billy never lost his
head. but was polite and faithful to his masters
interests. Before the he had an intense
hatred for the Abolitionists. refusing to coun-
tenance them in any way. When the war was
over. and the Toombs family had gathered once
more at the old family mansion, Billy returned
there, too, well the You free
now" said General Toombs to him.
''Ill never he free from my old MASTER" said
be, but will follow you all my life"
To this General Toombs replied: Very we'll,
then III take care of YOU"
Ever after this Billy the most devoted of
servants, looking after his masters interests
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
DISSATISFIED KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Election of Powderly Delegate to the Nation
al Convention Threatens to Cause Trouble.

There is much dissatisfaction developing
among the Knights of Labor the election
of Ed. f. Gould as the representative of the or
der in this city at the Minneapolis convention in
October. A large per cent of the local Knights
are dissatisfied with Powderly and his adminis-
tration, and hoped to be able to send a delegate
that would oppose some of the things the master
workman has been doing. which, they
claim, are clearly unconstitutional Gould has
always been Powderly man, and announces
his intention TO support him from first to last. 1t
was supposed by those who oppose Powderly
that Indianapolis would be entitled to severa.
delegates, but, according to the last apportion-
ment made by the order. and on account of the
decrease of the mem bership in this city, but one
delegate is allowed. 1.-The failure of the anti
Powderly Knights to get representation at the
convention is going to have the effect of
demoralzing the order here to still
greater extent" said anti-Powderly
yesterday Indianapolis was badly
treated at the last national convention, and now
the faction that abused is shut out entirely.
The only purpose of the last national conven-
ton in reducing the number of delegates to
get the number down so il could he more easily
controlled by Powderly. The Knights of Labor
OF Indiana would be able to be much more eff
fective If they were allowed to be fully heard in
the convention. AS it is Powderly is rapidly
driving the best men from the ranks"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
SPECIALLY SELECTED ARCHITECTS.
Ten of Them Chosen TO Prepare Sketches for
Designs of the Soldiers Monument,

The soldiers monument commissioners have
perfected their code Of the competition and in
structions to competitors. The matter IA novin
the hands of the printer and will be ,ssued at
once. The commissioners elected from amono
the leading architects of the country. ten. 70 be
specially invited to send in sketches for desions
for the monument These paid 5000 each
which is a fair compensation for sketches
though no frst-class architect would consider a
proposal 70 furnish deliberately finished draw
lngs for such an amount. while the design can
be just as we'll shown by sketches. 1t was lit
lie difficult to choose ten from among the four
thousand architects of the country, particularly
rs there many Of equal excellence. since
Of late years many men of genius and extensive
learning have chosen architecture as a
profession. The names of the ten chosen arc
Richard NJ HUT. of New York, the architect
who designed the Lenox library and the pedes-
tai of the Barthodi statue: George b. Post. de-
signer of the Equitable Building and Chamber
OF Commerce. New York; Van Brunt & Howe
designers of the Memorial Hall, Cambridge;
Peabody d Stearns OF ST Louis. architects of
the Equitable Building Boston and Union
League Club, Now York; Cabot & Chandler, OF
Boston, designers of the Johns Hopkins Build
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
Broad RinnlA Sunday Trains.

The management of the L.. n. A. g. G. rail-
way ('.Monon Route1 have decided to give the
citizens of Indianapolis and vicinity oppor-
tunity to spend their Sundays during the warm
weather at Broad Ripple where can be found an
elegant body Of water, suitable for sailing
fishing with small boats and fishing tackle
enough for all; also elegant grove (Rivarvew
Park, which has been entirely reftted with an
elegant new hotel, swings baseball grounds.
and everything else that goes to make a first
class picnic ground. thus Offering a splendid OPP
portunity for society picnlcs. Trains will run
every Sunday until further notice follows:
Leave Union Depot at A. NJ and 1:30 p. NJ;
leave Massachusetts avenue at 9:10 A. NJ. and lao
P. M; arrive Broad Ripple at $50 A. NJ and P.
NJ; returning. trains leave Broad Ripple at 1l:3O
A N. and 1880 p. VI. Fare, 25c, round trip.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
OPPOSED TO CLEVELAND.
Thousands of Democratic Veterans Will Vote
Against Him on Account Of His Record.

A gentleman who since the war, through
which he served, has been identified with the
Democratic party, was at the Bates House yes
terday. The coming national encampment of
the G. A. r. referred to in a conversation
that took wide range in politics and President
Cleveland's relation to the soldiers. Il am
Democrat said the gentleman, who is we'll
known in this and other States, 'but am OPP
posed to Cleveland. He will be renominated no
doubt but there are thousands of Democratic
veterans like myself who will quietly vote
against him. The old soldiers who are Demo
Gratis are bitter against him account of his
pension vetoes and the rebel-fag incident He
can do nothing to regain their confidence. 1t
was bad enough to ex-rebels get high places
in the government. but woud have put up
with that had the President refraned from tax
ing action that seemed reconciliation
soldier. 1 heartily indorse what
General Fairchild said. I there is
a purpose to re-elect him commander-in-chief
of the g. A. r. It has not been done before
nor is there law against 1t; but it is considered
an unwrltten law that no man should have more
than one term of that office | hope it will
be broken in this instance, for General Fairchild
deserves to be honored for the
stand he took in the flag This
attempt of Democratic newspapers and politi-
clans TO belittle General Tuttle makes me hot.
know Tutsie, and drawer and better
led men to battle. / with him in the
Mississippi campaign, and know that he is head
and shoulders above the men who are crying
out against him."
DO you think the Democrats can carry Indi-
ana with Clevelund?"
Not bit of it His denomination means the
loss of the State. | doubt if any Democrat can
carry it; for great change has
spectacle Democrats regards their loyalty to
the party the tally sheet forgeries exer ting
a greater influence in the country districts than
here where they were committed, if that is posi-
bic. / have met Democrats after Democrats
who term the concerned in that piece of
rascalty than thieves. The people
feel that they have been outraged by the failure
to bring these rascals to punishment That 81
feeling alone will cost the party thousands of
votes next fall | know what 1 am talking
about, for have been the State and heard
honest Democrats say what they intended to do
if the Indianapolis gang was not thrown off by
the party"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
Explains 1t,

Pittsburg Chronicle.
Now we know why Henry George passes the
hat at his anti-poverty meetings. He is about
to start daily labor paper.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
Superior Court Cases Filed YESTERDAY.

Emma V. Brown VS.. Samuel McCray; suit on
note. Demand, 5000
John Berger Peter Uhl; suit on account
and notes. Demand, $3.50
The David Bradley Manufacturing Company
Robert c. Light; complaint De-
mand. $3.50.
Philip j. Hauss Richard j. Butler ct al !;
complaint on notes and foreclosure OF mortgage.
Demand, $500
Charles F. Robbins trustee, John Wallace;
complaint notes. Demand, $500
Libbie A. Bennett John H. Bennett; COM
plainr for divorce and alimony Allegation,
failure to provide and cruel treatment
Catherine A. Ross Cyrus III. Ross: COM
plant for divorce. Allegation, adultery and
cruel treatment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
A NEW COMET APPEARS.
1t Is in the Northern Sky and Although
Rather Dim Is Plainly Visible.

About IL o'clock last night a comet was OBJ
served in the northern sky. 1t appeared to be
approaching the zenith, with the tail hanging al =
most directly the city. It's head was about 100
from the horizon and little east of rth. AL
though dim when first seen, its outlines Gradu-
ally became distinct The end of the tail was
fan like, and on the horizon, near which it hung,
appeared reddish glare similar to that of
aurora borealis. The comet was seen by a num-
Der of people. The telegraph brought in
formation of its having been observed anywhere
else in the country last night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
New Sleeper and Chair Car Arrangements


ON THE MONON ROUTE, n. A. & G. RAILWAY.
The Monon Route has put on two new elegant
Pullman ombination sleeping and chair cars. to
run between Indianapolis and Chicago only.
These will stand on spur west of the Union
Depot, and can be entered at 8 p. NJ Train
leaves at lilo p NJ And on the return trip
train arrives at 3:35 A. and occupants of these
cars not called until A. NJ. Remember this
is the only line running Pullman reclining chairs
between Indianapolis and Chicago.
l. d. BALDWIN, d. 2. A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25

though they were his own. When General
Toombs died two years ago he made full pro-
vision for Uncle Biys maintenance, and no
mourner at the Generals grave shed warmer
tears than did the faithful African, who fingered
there long after the crowd had left Uncle
Billy will be remembered the only African
who absolutely refused to accept his freedom.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
Stand Not Upon the Order of Your Coin

Stand Not Upon the Order of Your Going,
But go at once and buy bottle of the fragrant
Sozodont You will never regret it 1t not only
beautihes and preserves the teeth and arrests
decay. but leaves the mouth cool and the breath
as fragrant C. rose.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25

THE G., II. & d. broke the ice yesterday by
selling thousand mile books at $50. large
number were placed with Meridian street firms
before the rate became public.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-21
THE FAIR SEX.

PATHS hotel bin j, generally Slloa day.
A woman has opened o. dental ofice n New
York city
The records of the patent office slow That
women have obtained patents ON 1900 m-
veniiYns.
Mr.. Eliza j. Nicholson, of THE NcV Or
leans PrWmc. is az once the controlling pro-
prietorm.d editor iu chief of "a great metro
politau daily journal q, She was the first
woman connected with the press do ihe
south
On Dec. % last "a lady received the diploma
Of iceutiate boo medicine and pharmacy al ihe
hands of the rector Of the university at \al-
paradise. Chill, who congratulated her as tht
first of her sex o. receive It In Chill Her
name is Miss El>ira luzula Daz.
The daughter of Judge Kelley. the cham
piou of protection, who married Il Russian.
Or Wi,chncvct,by, at Zurich, has returned
20 this country pronounced Socialist ana
has commenced the translation of pamphlets
issued by the German Social Democratic
party
Mis-, Matte Mitchell, daughter of Senator
Mitchell. of Oregon, and "a Washington belle
is described as not over one and twenty with
rather short. square figure, we'll developed,
with soft brown eyes, dmpied CHEEKS, reg
ulally formed nose. Slightly rctrousse, and
wealth of dark brown hair
There are five Young women enrolled do tht
law department of Michigan university tins
year One i, young girl from the Sand
witch Islands. the granddaughter OF a mission
ary of the Congregational church Her
father is "a prominent lawyer on the Islands,
and ha, taught her much law She intends
to practice at her home.
Lillian Leland. who is NOT yet out of her
twentic,. has Travelled further and seen more
countric, than any woman alive. She COM
menced her tour by voyage around cape
Horn. then 90 tine Sandwich Islands and back.
Her next Journey was % Japan, then To-
China. Java. Ceylon, India, Egypt, and n
fact. every country Of Asia and Europe Size
has also crossed the continent three umeS'
and is now la California Her Journeys nave
been made invariably alone
"Mawnm, Brudder Smif HOw's all de
folks wild you" "Dey is we'll hress Moses!
One Oh de children was ailin' Yesterday, but
hit died jurin the night. Texas Siftings
The New York Tribune says We have a fine
naval fleet on paper. Well, that's where most
Of the battles are fought nowadays. Boston
Globe.